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The Art of War - by Sun Tzu (Hardcover)

The Art of War - by  Sun Tzu (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." --<i> Newsweek</i>. This classic of military strategy, now available in an elegant hardcover edition, is an indispensable guide for military personnel, history buffs, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." -- <i>Newsweek</i> <p/>Regarded as the world's oldest military treatise, this compact volume has instructed officers and tacticians for more than 2,000 years. From its origins in China, <i>The Art of War </i>traveled the world to inform the strategies of Napoleon and World War II generals. More recently, it has taken on a new life as a guide to competing successfully in business, law, and sports.<br>All of <i>The Art of War</i>'s concepts retain their value to modern readers, from the prudence of circumventing a strong opponent and taking advantage of a weak one to the wisdom of preparedness and flexibility. Other topics include strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communications, the treatment of soldiers, and the worth of well-trained officers. History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic work.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." -- <i>Newsweek</i><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Chinese general Sun Tzu (c.544-496 B.C.) was a military strategist as well as a philosopher and author. He is reputed to have had a successful military career, during which he tested the principles that he later expounded upon in <i>The Art of War. </i>His strategic approaches possess broad applications that extend to public administration, planning, and diplomacy, ensuring their enduring relevance.

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